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Summary of Evaluations Performed by the
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

2,3,5-TRITHIAHEXANE
FEMA No.: 4021
JECFA No.: 1299
Chemical names: 2,3,5-TRITHIAHEXANE
Synonyms: (METHYLDITHIO)(METHYLTHIO)METHANE; 2,4,5-TRITHIAHEXANE; METHYL METHYLTHIOMETHYL DISULFIDE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2003
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 922-JECFA 61/111
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/121
Tox monograph: FAS 52-JECFA 61/419
 
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